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Military to UW-Stout Career Preparation

Veterans who are interested in pursuing a career
that capitalizes on their military experience should review this list of
military occupations to start exploring majors at UW-Stout.

Legal Specialists and Court ReportersThe
military maintains it own legal system. Legal specialists and court
reporters perform legal research and documentation of court cases and
assist military judges and lawyers.

Training Specialists and InstructorsTrain and
instruct military personnel in the classroom and in the field on a wide
variety of subject matters. For most of the branches the title
"instructor" is a subsequent duty attached to the main MOS.

Flight EngineersInspect
aircraft, monitor fuel and electrical and key systems; supervise the
loading of cargo, fuel, and passengers; conduct fuel consumption
projections and assist the pilot in operation of the aircraft.

InfantrymanThe infantry is the backbone of the
military. Infantry personnel are specially trained to destroy enemy
ground forces, operate and fire a variety of weapons, parachute from
transport planes, and conduct extended patrol missions.

Surveying, Mapping, and Drafting TechniciansConduct
land surveys, make terrain maps, and prepare plans and diagrams for the
construction of a variety of projects to include airstrips, buildings,
and docks.

Investigation (Law Enforcement)/Military PoliceInvestigate
criminal conduct involving personnel and property within military
jurisdictions. Conduct patrol, maintain law and order on military
installations. In addition, they support battlefield activity by
conducting prisoner-of-war activities.

Corrections Officers/Corrections SpecialistsSupervise
and maintain control of military prisoners in confinement facilities.
Control and counsel military prisoners; manage correctional treatment
programs.

Broadcast Journalists and NewswritersThe
military provides numerous public and service publications, including
magazines and newspapers. In addition, the military also produces and
broadcasts news and information radio shows to a wide audience.
Journalists serve as liaisons between the military and the public and
media.

Graphic Designers and IllustratorsIn connection
with the numerous publications that the military provides, graphic
designers and illustrators are needed to produce artwork, charts,
posters, and other visual displays.

Interpreters and TranslatorsPerform the critical
task of translating written and spoken foreign languages for
intelligence analysis and other purposes. In addition, may also be asked
to interrogate or interview a variety of people in a foreign language.

Photographic SpecialistsPhotographs are used
for a variety of purposes, including intelligence gathering,
documentation of events, and news reporting. Photographic specialists
need to be expert at using and maintaining a wide variety of
photographic equipment.

Nuclear Power and Power Plant/Powerhouse MechanicsOperate
boilers, turbines, nuclear reactors, and portable generators on ships,
submarines, bases, and in the field. Maintain, repair, and install
generating equipment that provides electric power for bases, ships, and
field stations.

Boatswain's Mates and SeamenBoatswain's mates
have been called the "jacks of all trades" in ship, submarine, and boat
operation and maintenance. As the prime "deck force," they handle cargo,
ropes, and lines, and seamanship tasks.

FirefightersMilitary bases and ships need to
maintain their own full-time fire protection. Like their civilian
counterparts, military firefighters are responsible for protecting lives
and property from fire.

Food Service Specialists (Cooks)One of the key
positions. The military needs to feed its personnel every day on bases,
ships, submarines, and in remote stations. Cooks prepare meals for small
groups up to thousands. They need to plan, order, prepare, and serve a
variety of meals.

Railroad OperationsThe military operates its own
rail service. Tanks' weapon systems, missiles, and nuclear mat6riel
travel across the United States. Spur tracks and switching areas are
located in several military bases. These positions are mostly in the
Army Reserve.